Manufacturing companies face a variety of challenges in today’s economy – from fast-moving technological changes to the market’s demand for constant innovation. Our manufacturing team represents manufacturers in Minnesota and around the nation and works with clients to address legal and business issues to help them thrive.

Our work for manufacturers includes:

Corporate

We provide general corporate counseling, advise on corporate finance and related issues, and draft procurement and other contracts. In addition, we advise and handle all manners of merger and acquisition transactions. Finally, we work with clients to address succession planning and corporate governance issues.

Product Compliance, Labeling and Packaging

We advise the engineers, marketing and advertising professionals, and product development staff of our manufacturing clients on issues such as product compliance, labeling, advertising copy, packaging, and recalls. 

Intellectual Property

We address the IP needs of manufacturers. This includes securing patent protection and defending against patent infringement by competitors, trademark protection and maintenance, and brand management issues.

Labor and Employment

Manufacturing companies often face various labor and employment issues. Those issues can include state and federal laws and regulations, regulatory schemes, employment policies and manuals, labor-related issues, wage and hour issues, discrimination issues, non-competition, independent contractor issues, FMLA issues and other matters that affect everyday business activity. Our labor and employment attorneys skillfully assist manufacturing companies navigate these issues.

Real Estate

Manufacturers need space to produce their goods. Our manufacturing team advises clients on all aspects of real estate and every phase of real estate development – including acquisition, approvals, assembly, construction, financing, leasing, litigation and disposition.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Unfortunately, disputes happen. Our litigation and dispute resolution team provides advice to minimize the effect disputes can have on manufacturers. We have deep experience defending manufacturing clients against product liability claims, as well as preventing claims through early collaboration with clients during product design and development.